HARRISON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE

ROANOKE, VA

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture is a museum located in Roanoke, Virginia. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the history and culture of African Americans in western Virginia. The museum is named after Oliver White Hill Sr., a prominent civil rights lawyer who was instrumental in the desegregation of schools in Virginia.

The museum's exhibits showcase the achievements and contributions of African Americans in the fields of art, music, science, and literature. The museum also features exhibits on the history of slavery and segregation in Virginia, as well as the Civil Rights Movement.

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum also hosts community events throughout the year, such as the annual Juneteenth Celebration, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture is an important resource for the Roanoke community and beyond, providing a space for education and reflection on the rich history and culture of African Americans in Virginia.

HARRISON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROANOKE VA. US MID #8405100566

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 57,818 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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HARRISON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE
523 HARRISON AVE.
ROANOKE
VA
24026-2544

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